Kilkenny is a distinguished limestone originating from Ireland, celebrated for its warm beige and cream tones. This stone features a fine, uniform grain with subtle natural variations that lend a timeless elegance to any interior. Its soft, matte aesthetic makes it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative elements in both classical and contemporary designs. Kilkenny accepts various finishes, including honed, polished, and brushed textures, allowing designers to tailor the surface to specific lighting and tactile requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kilkenny in blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern for your project.
Petrographic description
Kilkenny is a fine-grained limestone typically characterized by a uniform beige and cream appearance.
Kilkenny is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00075. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Kilkenny suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Kilkenny per m²?
Indicative price from €115/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Kilkenny shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
